In photos: Pittsburgh movie history highlights

Pittsburgh has been the backdrop for more than 100 films and TV movies. Here are some of the most memorable.

"The Perils of Pauline" (1914) -- The popular serial was shown in early movie theaters. Featuring title cards and cliffhanger endings, the heroine was often thrown into danger and escaped at the last minute, only to live another nightmare next week.

The original serial is no longer complete, known to exist only in a shortened 90-minute version.

"Angels in the Outfield" (1951) -- Here's a situation Pittsburgh baseball fans can relate to: The Pirates were in last place, and the team needed a miracle. And that miracle was provided ... not by Andrew McCutchen, but thanks to some heavenly assistance. (Which, of course, can only be witnessed by an adorable moppet. Did we mention she was an orphan? Awwww.)

"Night of the Living Dead" (1968) -- The cult classic (and its sequels, and the remake) are firmly rooted in western Pennsylvania. Ask anyone from Monroeville who's still thrilled to know the local mall holds a place in movie history. George A. Romero is credited (or blamed, depending on how much you like gore) for revolutionizing the horror genre. Romero also made Western Pa. the birthplace of a new kind of zombie. Prior to "Night," zombies were living people enslaved by a witch doctor. Now they're the flesh-eating undead we've all come to know and love.

"The Deer Hunter" (1978) - Set in Western Pa. and Vietnam, it's hailed as an American epic and "one of the most emotionally shattering films ever made." The film chronicles the experience of three friends from Clairton who are sent from the steel mill to the jungle. To enhance each actor's sense of their character, the director had the props department create complete Pennsylvania IDs for each of them, complete with driver licenses and medical cards.

"Dawn of the Dead" (1978) - Monroeville Mall was taken over by the undead in George Romero's classic zombie flick. Some of the filming took place during the holiday shopping season (after the mall had closed for the day and those pesky customers were gone).

Gimbels photo courtesy of Monroeville Historical Society

"Flashdance" (1983) - What do a dancing welder and flesh-eating zombies have in common? The old Monroeville Mall ice rink. Other recognizable locations: South Side, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne Incline.

"Silent Witness" (1985) - If you love channels like "Lifetime," there's a good chance you've come across this TV movie with Valerie Bertinelli. Feel the drama as a newlywed couple, newly moved to Pittsburgh, grapples with the case that will tear their family apart. Or bring them closer together. Or both.

"Robocop" (1987) - Part man. Part machine. All cop. Some might be surprised to learn that a film which stars a cyborg and was originally given an "X" rating because of violent content received generally positive reviews by critics. It's set in Detroit, but Monessen steel mills provide the location for several pivotal scenes.

"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) - When Hannibal Lecter made a dramatic (and violent!) escape from a holding facility in Memphis, Anthony Hopkins was actually breaking out of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland.

PHOTO: Orion Pictures

"Striking Distance" (1993) - From Polish Hill to River Rescue to the 31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh is the real star of this Bruce Willis action flick. Heck, "Three Rivers" was even the original title. Local movie fans will love all of the scenery. (Don't miss Sally Wiggin reporting on the Polish Hill Strangler case!)

"Houseguest" (1995) -- Sinbad ditches his Hill District apartment and tries to skip town at Pittsburgh International Airport, where he meets Phil Hartman's family and scams his way into their suburban Sewickley home to hide from mob debt collectors.

PHOTO: IMDB.com

"Kingpin" (1996) - Look for Murrysville's former Blue Spruce Motel (which has since been demolished) in this bowling comedy with Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid and Bill Murray, also filmed in Trafford.

"Sudden Death" (1995) - Terrorists try to blow up Civic Arena while the Penguins are playing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. The nerve! (Actually, this was shot during the 1994-95 NHL lockout.) Years later, the Igloo was demolished for real, despite Jean-Claude Van Damme's on-screen heroics.

"Dogma" (1999) - Lots to see here, including the U.S. Steel Tower, Pittsburgh International Airport, Station Square, East Liberty and Dormont. (Mooby's was the old Burger King on Banksville Road.)

"Wonder Boys" (2000) - Filmed on campus at Carnegie Mellon University, Shady Side Academy and Chatham College (not yet a university). Michael Douglas plays a burned-out professor; his students are a pre-"Spider-Man" Tobey Maguire and a "Dawson's Creek"-era Katie Holmes.

"Pittsburgh" (2006) - Jeff Goldblum fans will recognize many downtown landmarks in this chronicle of his real-life stint in a CLO summer production of "The Music Man" at Benedum Center.

"Bridge To Nowhere" (2009) - It's funny how, on a list of more than 100 Pittsburgh movies, this is the only one that has the word "Bridge" in the title. What's not funny is the movie, which centers on the struggles of four 20-somethings from the North Side. Ving Rhames is the big name in Blair Underwood's directorial debut. (Sally Wiggin was in this one, too!)

"The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" (2008) - Sienna Miller's anti-Pittsburgh comments made such a stir that she publicly apologized on TV with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl at her side.

"My Bloody Valentine 3D" (2009) - The crazed miner wreaks havoc with his bloody pickaxe in this remake of the 1981 Canadian slasher film.

PHOTO: Lionsgate Pictures

"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" (2008) - When Kevin Smith made a movie that was set outside New Jersey for the first time, Monroeville was the choice. Seth Rogen's character loves the Pittsburgh Penguins, and his community hockey team is the Monroeville Zombies -- a nod to the local mall where "Dawn of the Dead" was shot.

"Adventureland" (2009) - Kennywood Park has a starring role in this coming-of-age love story with Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds. (Fun fact: The crew often had to hide winter snowfall to create a summer amusement park setting.)

"She's Out of My League" (2010) - From polar bears at the zoo to the iconic skyline view from Mt. Washington, this comedy made good use of the city's pretty side. (And ANOTHER character who likes the Penguins!)

"The Next Three Days" (2010) - Viewers will recognize exterior shots of the Allegheny County Jail in this thriller starring Russell Crowe, who devises a plan to break his wife (Elizabeth Banks) out of the slammer. First, he consults with a former convict (Liam Neeson), who offers this spot-on piece of advice: "Pittsburgh's tough."

"Unstoppable" (2010) - A runaway train creates high drama for Denzel Washington and Chris Pine as they try to save the fictional town of Stanton, Pa. There's a great view of Downtown Pittsburgh from the weaselly railroad president's high-rise office, and a scene in the old Wilkins Township Hooters. Filming was also done in the Strip District.

Forget about Capt. Kirk and Denzel. The real star of "Unstoppable" was Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Mike Clark who plays ... you guessed it ... a TV news anchor.

"Love and Other Drugs" (2010) -- Jake Gyllenhaal told Jimmy Kimmel he was amazed by the size of a Primanti Bros. sandwich while shooting this comedy/drama with Anne Hathaway in Pittsburgh.

PHOTO: ABC

"I Am Number Four" (2011) -- Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville was the setting for this sci-fi flick about an alien with special powers who was sent to Earth as a child to escape the invaders who destroyed his planet.

PHOTO: findnumberfour.com

"Abduction" (2011) -- Bad guys chase Taylor Lautner through PNC Park while he tries to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website. (This photo was shared by a Pittsburgh's Action News 4 viewer who met Lautner during filming.)

PHOTO: u local

"One for the Money" (2012) -- Katherine Heigl brought Stephanie Plum to life in the movie version of Janet Evanovich's book. This photo was shared by a Pittsburgh's Action News 4 viewer who spotted her at a concert at First Niagara Pavilion.

PHOTO: u local

"Warrior" (2011) - A fight movie that goes way beyond sports and makes you wish both combatants could win. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton are estranged brothers who cross paths again in a mixed martial arts tournament with big money on the line. Kurt Angle, Pittsburgh's Olympic gold medal wrestler, has a supporting role as a heavily favored Russian fighter in Edgerton's bracket.

"Warrior" star Nick Nolte earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as a recovering alcoholic who struggles to rebuild relationships with both of his sons while they train for a high-stakes MMA tournament. He had fun with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Michelle Wright when she visited the movie set at Petersen Events Center. (Watch the video)

"The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) - Most downtown streets were closed on several weekends in the summer so Tumblers, a Batpod and the flying Bat could use them.

PHOTO: Bob Loose

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012) -- Director Stephen Chbosky returned to his native Upper St. Clair and spoke to high school students while making his famous book into a movie with Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott and Paul Rudd.

"Won't Back Down" (2012) -- Shot in downtown and the old Miller School in the Hill District, this drama about two mothers and a teacher who try to transform a failing inner-city school was inspired by 2010 events in Los Angeles. Stars included Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Rosie Perez and Ving Rhames.

"Jack Reacher" (2012) -- Tom Cruise is a former Army officer trying to catch a sniper who took out several people on the North Shore River Walk from a downtown parking garage. He was still married to Katie Holmes when he starred as the title character from the Lee Child books. The couple visited Soergel Orchards with daughter Suri.

PHOTO: u local

He also took Suri skating at the PPG ice rink on Light Up Night.

"Promised Land" (2013) -- Matt Damon came to Armstrong County to play a salesman who pitches rural residents on fracking technology for natural gas drilling. The Marcellus Shale Coalition, a Pennsylvania-based trade association, paid for an ad to run before showings of the film in local theaters.

PHOTO: Focus Features

"Out of the Furnace" (2013) -- Academy Award winner Christian Bale sports a neck tattoo with the 15104 ZIP code in this gritty thriller, much of which was filmed in Braddock.

"The Fault in Our Stars" (2014) - Based on John Green's best-selling novel. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort play two teens who meet in a cancer support group. Some scenes were shot in Wilkins Township.

"Foxcatcher" (2014) -- Based on the story of John du Pont, a Pennsylvania multimillionaire who was found guilty but mentally ill of killing Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Dave Schultz. Filming locations included McKeesport, Sewickley Heights and the Petersen Events Center.
PHOTO: Credit: Three Rivers Film Festival

"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015) -- This tale of a high school senior who befriends a girl dying of leukemia is based on a book by Pittsburgh native Jesse Andrews. Scenes were filmed at Andrews' now-closed alma mater, Schenley High School, and at the house where he grew up and his parents still live.

PHOTO: Credit: Fox Searchlight

"Southpaw" (2015) -- The vacant Saks Fifth Avenue store downtown was transformed into Madison Square Garden for this tale of a boxer (Jake Gyllenhall) who fights his way to the top, only to find his life falling apart around him. Directed by native Pittsburgher Antoine Fuqua. (Look for Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Mike Clark on the big screen.)

"The Last Witch Hunter" (2015) -- Vin Diesel was often seen around the Strip District while in town for this supernatural action flick. He plays an immortal witch hunter who must stop a plague from ravaging New York.
PHOTO: Facebook/VinDiesel

"Concussion" (2015) -- Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, a former county pathologist who made the first diagnosis of the degenerative brain disease CTE in a pro football player. Filming locations included the Hill District and the West End. (You'll also recognize Heinz Field in this one.)
PHOTO: Credit: Sony Pictures

"Fathers and Daughters" (2016) -- Pittsburgh stands in for New York, with Pitt's Alumni Hall being used as the fictional Copen Academy. Russell Crowe returned to the city to star in this one with Amanda Seyfried, Kylie Rogers and Aaron Paul.

PHOTO: @SWigginWTAE

"Fathers and Daughters" stars Aaron Paul and Amanda Seyfried took a selfie with Justin Long and @AlisonNtheBurgh at Jack's Bar on the South Side.

PHOTO: Twitter @AlisonNtheBurgh

"Fathers and Daughters" stars Aaron Paul and Amanda Seyfried took a group selfie with Justin Long and @alliesmitha at Jack's Bar on the South Side.
PHOTO: Twitter @alliesmitha

"Fences" (Scheduled for release Dec. 25) -- Denzel Washington returns to the same city where he was "Unstoppable." This time, he plays a former Negro league baseball star who struggles to provide for his family in 1950s Pittsburgh. (Based on a play by Hill District native August Wilson.)

Pittsburgh has been the backdrop for more than 100 films and TV movies. Here are some of the most memorable.

"The Perils of Pauline" (1914) -- The popular serial was shown in early movie theaters. Featuring title cards and cliffhanger endings, the heroine was often thrown into danger and escaped at the last minute, only to live another nightmare next week.

The original serial is no longer complete, known to exist only in a shortened 90-minute version.

"Angels in the Outfield" (1951) -- Here's a situation Pittsburgh baseball fans can relate to: The Pirates were in last place, and the team needed a miracle. And that miracle was provided ... not by Andrew McCutchen, but thanks to some heavenly assistance. (Which, of course, can only be witnessed by an adorable moppet. Did we mention she was an orphan? Awwww.)

"Night of the Living Dead" (1968) -- The cult classic (and its sequels, and the remake) are firmly rooted in western Pennsylvania. Ask anyone from Monroeville who's still thrilled to know the local mall holds a place in movie history. George A. Romero is credited (or blamed, depending on how much you like gore) for revolutionizing the horror genre. Romero also made Western Pa. the birthplace of a new kind of zombie. Prior to "Night," zombies were living people enslaved by a witch doctor. Now they're the flesh-eating undead we've all come to know and love.

"The Deer Hunter" (1978) - Set in Western Pa. and Vietnam, it's hailed as an American epic and "one of the most emotionally shattering films ever made." The film chronicles the experience of three friends from Clairton who are sent from the steel mill to the jungle. To enhance each actor's sense of their character, the director had the props department create complete Pennsylvania IDs for each of them, complete with driver licenses and medical cards.

"Dawn of the Dead" (1978) - Monroeville Mall was taken over by the undead in George Romero's classic zombie flick. Some of the filming took place during the holiday shopping season (after the mall had closed for the day and those pesky customers were gone).

Gimbels photo courtesy of Monroeville Historical Society

"Flashdance" (1983) - What do a dancing welder and flesh-eating zombies have in common? The old Monroeville Mall ice rink. Other recognizable locations: South Side, University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne Incline.

"Silent Witness" (1985) - If you love channels like "Lifetime," there's a good chance you've come across this TV movie with Valerie Bertinelli. Feel the drama as a newlywed couple, newly moved to Pittsburgh, grapples with the case that will tear their family apart. Or bring them closer together. Or both.

"Robocop" (1987) - Part man. Part machine. All cop. Some might be surprised to learn that a film which stars a cyborg and was originally given an "X" rating because of violent content received generally positive reviews by critics. It's set in Detroit, but Monessen steel mills provide the location for several pivotal scenes.

"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) - When Hannibal Lecter made a dramatic (and violent!) escape from a holding facility in Memphis, Anthony Hopkins was actually breaking out of the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland.

PHOTO: Orion Pictures

"Striking Distance" (1993) - From Polish Hill to River Rescue to the 31st Street Bridge, Pittsburgh is the real star of this Bruce Willis action flick. Heck, "Three Rivers" was even the original title. Local movie fans will love all of the scenery. (Don't miss Sally Wiggin reporting on the Polish Hill Strangler case!)

"Houseguest" (1995) -- Sinbad ditches his Hill District apartment and tries to skip town at Pittsburgh International Airport, where he meets Phil Hartman's family and scams his way into their suburban Sewickley home to hide from mob debt collectors.

PHOTO: IMDB.com

"Kingpin" (1996) - Look for Murrysville's former Blue Spruce Motel (which has since been demolished) in this bowling comedy with Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid and Bill Murray, also filmed in Trafford.

"Sudden Death" (1995) - Terrorists try to blow up Civic Arena while the Penguins are playing in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. The nerve! (Actually, this was shot during the 1994-95 NHL lockout.) Years later, the Igloo was demolished for real, despite Jean-Claude Van Damme's on-screen heroics.

"Dogma" (1999) - Lots to see here, including the U.S. Steel Tower, Pittsburgh International Airport, Station Square, East Liberty and Dormont. (Mooby's was the old Burger King on Banksville Road.)

"Wonder Boys" (2000) - Filmed on campus at Carnegie Mellon University, Shady Side Academy and Chatham College (not yet a university). Michael Douglas plays a burned-out professor; his students are a pre-"Spider-Man" Tobey Maguire and a "Dawson's Creek"-era Katie Holmes.

"Pittsburgh" (2006) - Jeff Goldblum fans will recognize many downtown landmarks in this chronicle of his real-life stint in a CLO summer production of "The Music Man" at Benedum Center.

"Bridge To Nowhere" (2009) - It's funny how, on a list of more than 100 Pittsburgh movies, this is the only one that has the word "Bridge" in the title. What's not funny is the movie, which centers on the struggles of four 20-somethings from the North Side. Ving Rhames is the big name in Blair Underwood's directorial debut. (Sally Wiggin was in this one, too!)

"The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" (2008) - Sienna Miller's anti-Pittsburgh comments made such a stir that she publicly apologized on TV with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl at her side.

"My Bloody Valentine 3D" (2009) - The crazed miner wreaks havoc with his bloody pickaxe in this remake of the 1981 Canadian slasher film.

PHOTO: Lionsgate Pictures

"Zack and Miri Make a Porno" (2008) - When Kevin Smith made a movie that was set outside New Jersey for the first time, Monroeville was the choice. Seth Rogen's character loves the Pittsburgh Penguins, and his community hockey team is the Monroeville Zombies -- a nod to the local mall where "Dawn of the Dead" was shot.

"Adventureland" (2009) - Kennywood Park has a starring role in this coming-of-age love story with Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds. (Fun fact: The crew often had to hide winter snowfall to create a summer amusement park setting.)

"She's Out of My League" (2010) - From polar bears at the zoo to the iconic skyline view from Mt. Washington, this comedy made good use of the city's pretty side. (And ANOTHER character who likes the Penguins!)

"The Next Three Days" (2010) - Viewers will recognize exterior shots of the Allegheny County Jail in this thriller starring Russell Crowe, who devises a plan to break his wife (Elizabeth Banks) out of the slammer. First, he consults with a former convict (Liam Neeson), who offers this spot-on piece of advice: "Pittsburgh's tough."

"Unstoppable" (2010) - A runaway train creates high drama for Denzel Washington and Chris Pine as they try to save the fictional town of Stanton, Pa. There's a great view of Downtown Pittsburgh from the weaselly railroad president's high-rise office, and a scene in the old Wilkins Township Hooters. Filming was also done in the Strip District.

Forget about Capt. Kirk and Denzel. The real star of "Unstoppable" was Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Mike Clark who plays ... you guessed it ... a TV news anchor.

"Love and Other Drugs" (2010) -- Jake Gyllenhaal told Jimmy Kimmel he was amazed by the size of a Primanti Bros. sandwich while shooting this comedy/drama with Anne Hathaway in Pittsburgh.

PHOTO: ABC

"I Am Number Four" (2011) -- Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville was the setting for this sci-fi flick about an alien with special powers who was sent to Earth as a child to escape the invaders who destroyed his planet.

PHOTO: findnumberfour.com

"Abduction" (2011) -- Bad guys chase Taylor Lautner through PNC Park while he tries to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website. (This photo was shared by a Pittsburgh's Action News 4 viewer who met Lautner during filming.)

PHOTO: u local

"One for the Money" (2012) -- Katherine Heigl brought Stephanie Plum to life in the movie version of Janet Evanovich's book. This photo was shared by a Pittsburgh's Action News 4 viewer who spotted her at a concert at First Niagara Pavilion.

PHOTO: u local

"Warrior" (2011) - A fight movie that goes way beyond sports and makes you wish both combatants could win. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton are estranged brothers who cross paths again in a mixed martial arts tournament with big money on the line. Kurt Angle, Pittsburgh's Olympic gold medal wrestler, has a supporting role as a heavily favored Russian fighter in Edgerton's bracket.

"Warrior" star Nick Nolte earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as a recovering alcoholic who struggles to rebuild relationships with both of his sons while they train for a high-stakes MMA tournament. He had fun with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Michelle Wright when she visited the movie set at Petersen Events Center. (Watch the video)

"The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) - Most downtown streets were closed on several weekends in the summer so Tumblers, a Batpod and the flying Bat could use them.

PHOTO: Bob Loose

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" (2012) -- Director Stephen Chbosky returned to his native Upper St. Clair and spoke to high school students while making his famous book into a movie with Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott and Paul Rudd.

"Won't Back Down" (2012) -- Shot in downtown and the old Miller School in the Hill District, this drama about two mothers and a teacher who try to transform a failing inner-city school was inspired by 2010 events in Los Angeles. Stars included Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Holly Hunter, Rosie Perez and Ving Rhames.

"Jack Reacher" (2012) -- Tom Cruise is a former Army officer trying to catch a sniper who took out several people on the North Shore River Walk from a downtown parking garage. He was still married to Katie Holmes when he starred as the title character from the Lee Child books. The couple visited Soergel Orchards with daughter Suri.

PHOTO: u local

He also took Suri skating at the PPG ice rink on Light Up Night.

"Promised Land" (2013) -- Matt Damon came to Armstrong County to play a salesman who pitches rural residents on fracking technology for natural gas drilling. The Marcellus Shale Coalition, a Pennsylvania-based trade association, paid for an ad to run before showings of the film in local theaters.

PHOTO: Focus Features

"Out of the Furnace" (2013) -- Academy Award winner Christian Bale sports a neck tattoo with the 15104 ZIP code in this gritty thriller, much of which was filmed in Braddock.

"The Fault in Our Stars" (2014) - Based on John Green's best-selling novel. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort play two teens who meet in a cancer support group. Some scenes were shot in Wilkins Township.

"Foxcatcher" (2014) -- Based on the story of John du Pont, a Pennsylvania multimillionaire who was found guilty but mentally ill of killing Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler Dave Schultz. Filming locations included McKeesport, Sewickley Heights and the Petersen Events Center.
PHOTO: Credit: Three Rivers Film Festival

"Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (2015) -- This tale of a high school senior who befriends a girl dying of leukemia is based on a book by Pittsburgh native Jesse Andrews. Scenes were filmed at Andrews' now-closed alma mater, Schenley High School, and at the house where he grew up and his parents still live.

PHOTO: Credit: Fox Searchlight

"Southpaw" (2015) -- The vacant Saks Fifth Avenue store downtown was transformed into Madison Square Garden for this tale of a boxer (Jake Gyllenhall) who fights his way to the top, only to find his life falling apart around him. Directed by native Pittsburgher Antoine Fuqua. (Look for Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Mike Clark on the big screen.)

"The Last Witch Hunter" (2015) -- Vin Diesel was often seen around the Strip District while in town for this supernatural action flick. He plays an immortal witch hunter who must stop a plague from ravaging New York.
PHOTO: Facebook/VinDiesel

"Concussion" (2015) -- Will Smith plays Dr. Bennet Omalu, a former county pathologist who made the first diagnosis of the degenerative brain disease CTE in a pro football player. Filming locations included the Hill District and the West End. (You'll also recognize Heinz Field in this one.)
PHOTO: Credit: Sony Pictures

"Fathers and Daughters" (2016) -- Pittsburgh stands in for New York, with Pitt's Alumni Hall being used as the fictional Copen Academy. Russell Crowe returned to the city to star in this one with Amanda Seyfried, Kylie Rogers and Aaron Paul.

PHOTO: @SWigginWTAE

"Fathers and Daughters" stars Aaron Paul and Amanda Seyfried took a selfie with Justin Long and @AlisonNtheBurgh at Jack's Bar on the South Side.

PHOTO: Twitter @AlisonNtheBurgh

"Fathers and Daughters" stars Aaron Paul and Amanda Seyfried took a group selfie with Justin Long and @alliesmitha at Jack's Bar on the South Side.
PHOTO: Twitter @alliesmitha

"Fences" (Scheduled for release Dec. 25) -- Denzel Washington returns to the same city where he was "Unstoppable." This time, he plays a former Negro league baseball star who struggles to provide for his family in 1950s Pittsburgh. (Based on a play by Hill District native August Wilson.)

In photos: Pittsburgh movie history highlights

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